Mapa Nacional de Turismo, Nicaragua. The Nicaraguan Institute of Tourism, INTUR, rolls out an updated National Tourism Map including 12 tourist routes of cultural and natural attractions for each department and region.
The Nicaraguan Institute of Tourism, INTUR, presented at a press conference on March 21, an update of the National Tourism Map, a tool that includes 12 tourist routes designed for the traveler and where visitors can find the main natural and cultural attractions of each department and region in Nicaragua.
The presentation of the platform was led by the co-director of INTUR, Anasha Campbell; Camila Ortega Murillo, general coordinator of the National Commission for Creative Economy; Luis Morales, co-director of the Nicaraguan Institute of Tourism, INC, and Eliette Esquivel, co-director of the Nicaraguan Institute of Municipal Development, Iniifom.
Regarding the updates to the map, the head of INTUR said that there was a refresh of the graphic line, the audiovisual part and photographs, geo-referencing and the inclusion of new attractions, as well as the incorporation of the 12 new tourist routes.
To access the map, click on the image above or visit www.mapanicaragua.com, where you will discover all the recommendations per each region of the country, represented in each red/white circle.
Camila Ortega added that the National Commission for Creative Economy works to promote these routes. Ortega highlighted that tourism is a fundamental axis for the development of the economy and creative cities.
The rector of Nicaragua detailed the value behind the map:
“The National Map of Tourism has to do with who we Nicaraguans are, our pride, culture, traditions, heritage, our majestic cities like no other in Central America… Tourism brings improvement to the economy of families and we admire the effort of the protagonists, their investments, with what care and affection they present their businesses,” Luis Morales, Rector of Cultura, Nicaragua.
From the local governments, Esquivel pointed out that the contribution to this platform is the introduction of new works in the municipalities,
“Taking advantage of the landscapes, infrastructure is guaranteed to bring families closer… as do the sports and cultural activities that are carried out every weekend with the support of the Dance Schools, and Municipal Choirs, in coordination with the INC and the Rubén Darío National Theater.”
Nicaragua, The Land of Lakes and Volcanoes
Nicaragua is full of exuberant nature, more than 57% of its national territory is a protected area. The country counts with 7% of the world’s biodiversity, beaches -both in the Pacific Ocean and in the Caribbean Sea-, colonial cities, mountains, lakes, lagoons, rivers, islands, volcanoes, more than 700 species of birds, two beaches where turtles nest in large numbers (five of the seven species can be found here), four biosphere reserves and a great variety of flora and fauna.
Nicaragua is multiethnic, multilingual and multicultural with four World Heritage declarations by UNESCO: Ruins of León Viejo, León Cathedral, El Güegüense and the language, dance and Garifuna music.
Nicaragua offers unique and original experiences to its visitors inviting them to become protagonists, and not just spectators, by interacting with Nicaraguan towns, participating in the daily activities along side Nicaraguans, from molding clay to making handicrafts, patting a corn tortilla, getting involved in the coffee, cocoa and tobacco cultivation process, sport fishing, learning the typical dances of Nicaraguan folklore and delighting in the varied and exquisite cuisine, including traditional festivals and live culture.
The updates to the map site are done within the framework of the Summer of Love 2023.
Nicaragua is ready for the Summer of Love 2023
In a press conference, the Nicaraguan Institute of Tourism, INTUR, together with other institutions of the Government of Nicaragua, announced the activities that will be carried out during the summer season and Easter 2023.
Mara Stotti, Director of Tourism Development at INTUR, said that “the objective of the summer plan is to guarantee healthy recreation and the safety of all families.”
The official also highlighted that, from INTUR, a total of 108 sports, religious and recreational activities will be carried out, of these, 74 in the course of the summer and during the Greater Week, some will be in the six tourist centers managed by the institution.
As of April 6, from the Pochomil, Xiloá, Xilonem, El Trapiche, La Boquita and Granada Tourist Centers, there will be artistic shows with groups such as Fuzión 4, Costa Azul and Gustavo Leyton, among other activities.
Other relevant activities for this season included the National Surf Tournament in Las Peñitas, León, on March 11 and 12, and the upcoming Queen Summer election on March 25 at the La Boquita Tourist Center and the Flavors of Lent Gastronomic Festival on April 22 in Estelí and 29 in Rivas.
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